How many renters live in Benewah County, Idaho?
The County of Benewah County has 9,731 people living in 3,826 households.
There are 2,485 renters living in 1,008 renter households in this County. Renters make up 25.54 percent of the population living in Benewah County.
What is the rental market like in Benewah County, Idaho?
There are an estimated 4,666 housing units in the Benewah County area. Of these, 1,016 units are rental homes, making up 22 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Benewah County, Idaho, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Benewah County?
The rental vacancy rate in Benewah County is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Benewah County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Benewah County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 167 | 490 | 263 | 61 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Benewah County
A large number of apartments in Benewah County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many renter households in Benewah County are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 38 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 15 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
How Much Is Rent in Benewah County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $689 to $1,633. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $689 |
| One BR | $773 |
| Two BR | $1,016 |
| Three BR | $1,330 |
| Four BR | $1,633 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Benewah County, Idaho
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Benewah County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 20 | 80 percent |
| One BR | 118 | 71 percent |
| Two BR | 293 | 60 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Benewah County, Idaho
How many affordable rental units are in Benewah County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Benewah County, Idaho including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | 34 |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 35 |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing | 35 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Benewah County, Idaho
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Benewah County, Idaho
Benewah County features 69 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Benewah County, Idaho
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Benewah County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Benewah County, Idaho
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Benewah County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Benewah County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Benewah County, Idaho for a two-bedroom apartment is between $914 and $1,118.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
